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I've had a bad headache in the back of my head for about a week now (it's continuous, both day and night). no history of headaches. should i worry?

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

See doctor: New onset of persistent headache should be investigated. Without neurological signs, a brain tumor is not likely. Occipital neuralgia is a possibility.

Dr Ezeokoli agreed

Answered 10/25/2014

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A member asked:

I've had a bad headache in the back of my head for about a week now (it's continuous, both day and night). no history of headaches. should i worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Dr Ezeokoli agreed

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